Kingsley, Iowa

Since 1973

"The History ofCafe"

In 1784 Big John, the winemaker, was run out of California for refusing to wash his big purple feet. (All 4 of them).

John settled on the site of what is now Ed's Cafe , and opened the world's first truck stop.

This venture was understandably doomed to failure, since it would be over 100 years before the first truck would pass down Highway 140.

In the years that followed the site was occupied by several unsuccessful businesses including a Mess Kit Repair Shop, a Topless Bait Shop, a Maytag Repair Shop and a branch office of the K. K. K.

In 1973 the current business opened and after many sleepless nights, Ed thought of the unusual name of Ed's Cafe under the direction of Ed, a dropout from the Alfred E. Newman School of culinary arts. (Ed has set a standard of mediocrity in food preparation surpassed by few,) and Sue, who will tell you how exciting her life has been if you've got a few seconds.

So sit back, enjoy your meal, but keep your eye on Ed....He's a little strange!!!

Diner's Rules
If you have been sitting for a respectable amount of time and have not been waited on-don't sit any longer-wave-snap your fingers-point-or holler! We refuse to be responsible for service because you have an introverted personality. We don't discount the check because of poor service, so why should you discount your aggravation?
Should your food not be up to snuff, don't be shy, send it back. The chef may come after you with a cleaver but who knows, maybe he'll agree. Then you and he can get together and work out a new recipe. But watch him, he's sort of funny.
Check cashing: The Management will accept your check providing you leave your dinner guest, watch, fur coat, or car keys as collateral...wives are unacceptable. If you are strapped and don't have a check, ask for Sue. She's a soft touch, but watch her, she's shifty.

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T-Bones - 25 cents (with meat $7.50)

Our Prices are based on the Sun System!! (they rise everyday)

Ed's Watching You!

If you see a mouse, pay no attention, we keep him round to keep the cat from Being Lazy!

PROMOTE PORK! (Run over a chicken)

DON"T CUSS Before Ladies!! (Let them cuss first)

In God we Trust, All Others Pay Cash!

Forget yore hat and coat, Watch yore wallet!

One of our waitresses has a Black Belt in Karate! (we're not telling which one)

Lost? Need Directions? Ask us We will tell you where to go!

Chef's Surprise $12.50 (He comes out and moons you!)

If you don't like farmers, don't talk with yore mouth full!

If you think you Have a lot of friends, Quick name 3!

If you put cig butts in our cups, we will serve yore coffee in a ashtray!

This a non Profit organization! (unfortunately we did not plan it that way.)

The customer is always Right! Mail all complaints to: Mr. T Box 23 Hollywood, Calif..

HELP WANTED: Pleasant, nice looking man 60 -70 years old (My mother-in-law is single)

Tea for Two $147.95 (well, we use live musicians!)

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